DA moves to drop case against DSK

Prosecutors asked a judge Monday to drop some or all of the sexual assault charges against former International Monetary Fund head Dominique Strauss-Kahn.

The move comes after weeks of speculation that Manhattan District Attorney Cyrus Vance Jr. would have to end his pursuit of the case amid serious doubts about the credibility of Strauss-Kahn’s accuser, Nafissatou Diallo, a 33-year-old hotel maid from Guinea.

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Vance’s office filed a dismissal of recommendation with the New York county clerk on Monday, a motion making clear the reasons why prosecutors believe that the case cannot be proved beyond a reasonable doubt.

The New York Post reported earlier Monday that the document would include new “bombshells” about Diallo’s credibility, including allegations that Diallo repeatedly deceived prosecutors about cash deposits into her bank account, her questionable relationships, and whether she had discussed trying to make money off her accusations against the wealthy Strauss-Kahn.

Prosecutors met with Diallo on Monday afternoon to inform her that they had decided not to end their pursuit of charges against Strauss-Kahn.

Diallo’s attorney, Kenneth Thompson, has repeatedly said that while his client may have credibility issues, there is clear evidence that she was attacked, including the observations of several hotel workers who saw her clearly shaken after the alleged incident.

“The Manhattan district attorney, Cyrus Vance, has denied the right of a woman to get justice in a rape case,” Thompson said after his client’s brief meeting with Vance’s staff.

“He has not only turned his back on this victim but he has also turned his back on the forensic, medical and other physical evidence in this case,” Thompson said. “If the Manhattan district attorney — who is elected to protect our mothers, our daughters, our sisters, our wives and our loved ones — is not going to stand up for them when they’re raped or sexually assaulted, who will?”